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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 |
| FOR RELEASE: July 10, 2008 |
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 Fax: (860) 594-3066 Web site:www.ct.gov/dot |
The Department of Transportation announced today that the Avon Truck Escape Ramp will reopen on July 15, 2008. With the commencement of the opening, the truck ban will be lifted over
The closure was required for the installation of a pavement heating system and the final paving along the ramp. The pavement heating system will eliminate the need to close the ramp during snow events throughout the winter months. These construction activities are part of a $3.2 million dollar contract that is being constructed by Bourgeois & Shaw, Inc. of
Traffic Operations
Motorists can expect lane closures at all times, in either direction along this section of Route 44.
At least one lane in either direction will be available at all times.
Suggested Alternate Routes to Avoid Construction and for All Westbound Through Trucks over 13 Tons
For those traveling Route 44 Westbound
Take a right onto Route 218
Continue to the intersection Routes 218 & 185 (Hartford/Simsbury) Road
Take a left onto Route 185
Continue to the intersection with Route 10 & 202 (
Take a left onto Routes 10&202
Continue for 2 miles to the intersection of Routes 10, 202 & 44
For those traveling Route 44 Eastbound
Take a left onto Routes 10&202
Continue for the next 2 miles to the intersection of Routes 10, 202 & 185 (
Take a right onto Route 185
Continue to the intersection of Routes 185 & 218
Take a right onto Route 218
Continue for the next 2 miles to the intersection of Routes 44 & 218
Construction signs and Local Police will be utilized for traffic control.
Motorists are advised to reduce their speed accordingly through the work zone.